The AKC Museum of the Dog is pleased to announce the opening of their new exhibit “Fashionable Dogs”, which will run from September 7th, 2023, through December 31st, 2023. This exciting exhibition is made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor […]
By Bonnie Threlfall Let me start by explaining what I am looking for in my first impression of a class of English Cockers as a whole. From across the ring, I am looking for compact, one piece dogs with balanced angulation at both ends. I am already mentally eliminating the long dogs that appear shelly and narrow, […]
By Dr. Gareth Morgan-Jones Originally published: January 2012 There has, in recent times, been concern expressed about the direction which the sport of pedigreed dogs is currently taking, with a seemingly shifting emphasis and focus occurring away from the pursuit of meaningful breeding practices. A rather oddly rhetorical, and in some ways slightly nonsensical, question […]
Guess Who? Did you guess this week’s #ThrowbackThursday correctly? Answer: David Fitzpatrick showing to Mrs. Annie Rodgers Clark Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Liz Powell at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos!
By Lisa Dube Forman Have you recently heard this question ringside at a dog show? Perhaps even you have asked this a hundred times over. More often than not, it is posed rhetorically as a reflection or criticism of your observation. I am referencing the deliberations and decisions made by the AKC dog show judge. […]
Show: World Dog Show Location: Geneva, Switzerland Date: Sunday, August 27, 2023 Judge: Mr. Laurent Pichard Best In Show: Champion Aquafortis Robel The One, #6103 Portuguese Water Dog Owner: Runi Kristiansen (Norway) Reserve BIS: Champion Quantum Clos Erasmus Spirit World, #4914 English Setter Owner: Tracy Wiles (USA) 3rd BIS: Champion Kick Em Kenny V Tani Kazari, #6409 […]
By Peter Baynes Originally published: July 2012 Of all the trends, I believe the most alarming is the adoption of hybrids or mutts as opposed to purebreds. We operate a boarding kennel, and many years ago eighty percent of boarders would be purebred, now we are lucky if thirty percent fit into that category. The […]
Show: Chicago Challenge Cup Location: Chicago, IL Show Date: Saturday, August 26, 2023 Finals Judge: Mrs. Gina DiNardo Winner: Dog Reg: GCHG Goodspice Efbe Money Stache [Dog] Breed: Sealyham Terrier Handler: Margery Good Owner: M Good, F Bergeron, E Bennett, L Spiegel & S Middlebrooks Finalsts: Dog Reg: GCH RNR Impact N Heywire Walk On […]
By Sandy Weaver When was the last time you saw a wonderful example of good sportsmanship? When was the last time you saw a glaring example of poor sportsmanship? Which do you see more often? And which are you a part of most often? If I told you that being a good sport could be […]
by Caroline Coile Once upon a time there lived a vain Emperor whose only worry in life was to dress in elegant clothes…Two tailors eventually took advantage of his vanity, selling him a piece of goods said to be made of cloth “so light and fine that it looks invisible. As a matter of fact […]
